Serving Injury Victims & Their Families Throughout South Florida
Brain injuries can have devastating effects on victims and their families, creating challenges that go far beyond physical health. These injuries are complex, and their consequences can touch nearly every aspect of life, from cognitive abilities to emotional well-being. Unlike broken bones or visible wounds, traumatic brain injuries are often "invisible" to others—yet their impact on memory, personality, and independence can be catastrophic.
At Raposo & Lukacs, we understand the profound physical, emotional, and financial toll a brain injury can have on our clients. We provide compassionate, skilled legal representation to help brain injury accident victims pursue justice and fair compensation.
We prepare every brain injury case for trial from the moment you hire us. This trial-ready approach ensures insurance companies know we're fully prepared to take your case before a jury if they refuse to offer fair compensation. As a boutique firm, we intentionally limit our caseload to provide each client with direct partner involvement and the comprehensive attention these life-altering cases require.
Our team is here to support you from start to finish. Our mission is to secure maximum compensation and alleviate the burden of the legal process so that you can focus on healing.
Get a free consultation with a Miami brain injury attorney at Raposo & Lukacs. Call (305) 575-2177 or contact us online. Available 24/7. Hablamos español.
Brain injury litigation is one of the most complex areas of personal injury law. Insurance companies employ sophisticated tactics to minimize these claims, often arguing that cognitive symptoms are exaggerated, attributing changes to pre-existing conditions, or pressuring victims to settle before the full extent of damage becomes clear.
Our founding partners include attorneys with experience defending insurance companies—giving us unique insight into the strategies they use to devalue claims. We anticipate their tactics and build cases designed to overcome their standard defenses. This insider perspective, combined with our trial-ready approach, has resulted in substantial recoveries for our clients, including multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.
Both founding partners are lifetime members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum—distinctions held by fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys—and have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury that affects how the brain functions due to an external force, such as a blow to the head or a penetrating wound. TBIs can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage that causes permanent cognitive and physical impairments. Proving the full impact of these "invisible" injuries often requires testimony from qualified medical experts to establish a breach in the standard of care.
TBIs are classified into three main categories:
Mild TBI: Often referred to as a concussion. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, and temporary confusion.
Moderate TBI: Involves more significant brain disruption, sometimes including memory loss, unconsciousness for minutes to hours, or longer-lasting physical and mental changes.
Severe TBI: Involves prolonged unconsciousness or coma, and often results in long-term impairments in speech, movement, and cognition.
No matter the severity, any TBI deserves immediate medical attention—and legal action if it was caused by negligence.
Types of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can occur due to accidents caused by negligence or misconduct, such as severe whiplash in a car accident or being struck down as a pedestrian. They can also be caused by criminal attacks, such as being beaten or shot in the head.
These incidents can range from the mild to the catastrophic, such as:
Concussions – A mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a sudden impact or jolt to the head.
Contusions – Bruising of the brain tissue due to a direct impact.
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) – Severe tearing of brain structures caused by strong rotational forces.
Penetrating brain injuries – Injuries where an object pierces the skull and damages brain tissue.
Coup-contrecoup injuries – When the brain sustains damage at both the impact site and the opposite side due to forceful movement.
Hemorrhages and hematomas – Uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage) or blood pooling (hematoma) in the brain.
Second impact syndrome – A rare but fatal condition where a second concussion occurs before the first one heals.
Common Causes of TBI
Traumatic brain injuries can occur in countless ways, but some of the most common causes we see in Miami include:
Falls: Slips and falls on unsafe premises, especially among the elderly, frequently result in brain trauma.
Workplace accidents: Particularly in construction, warehousing, or industrial jobs.
Sports injuries: Contact sports such as football, boxing, and soccer carry high risks of concussions.
Violent assaults: Including gunshot wounds, domestic violence, or other physical attacks.
Medical malpractice: Errors during surgery, anesthesia administration, or childbirth can lead to brain injuries.
If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, our legal team will work to hold them accountable.
Long-Term Effects of Brain Injuries
The long-term impact of a brain injury varies depending on the severity and location of the damage. Some of the common long-term effects include:
Cognitive impairments: Problems with memory, concentration, learning, and judgment.
Emotional and behavioral changes: Mood swings, depression, anxiety, aggression, or impulsivity.
Physical limitations: Paralysis, difficulty with coordination, headaches, or seizures.
Speech and communication issues: Trouble speaking, understanding language, or forming words.
Sensory problems: Blurred vision, hearing loss, or changes in smell and taste.
To ensure you receive the maximum compensation for these lifelong needs, we work with life care planners and economists to accurately project your future medical expenses and lost earning potential.
Brain Injury FAQs
How do I know if I have a valid brain injury claim?
If your TBI was caused by someone else's negligence—such as in a car accident, slip and fall, medical error, or assault—you may have a valid claim. Because brain injury cases require extensive investigation and expert analysis, it's critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. A free consultation with a Miami brain injury lawyer can help you understand your legal options.
What compensation can I recover?
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, loss of earning capacity, and more. Our experience with complex brain injury cases and history of multi-million dollar settlements allows us to pursue the full value of your claim.
How long do I have to file a brain injury lawsuit in Florida?
Under Florida law, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury date. Because brain injury cases require extensive pre-suit investigation, it is critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
How much does it cost to hire a brain injury lawyer?
At Raposo & Lukacs, we work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case. This allows you to access sophisticated legal representation without upfront costs, and it aligns our interests with yours.
Can I still file a claim if I had a pre-existing condition?
Yes. If the accident aggravated your condition or caused a new injury, you may still be eligible for compensation. We work with medical experts who can distinguish between pre-existing conditions and accident-related trauma.
What makes your firm different in handling brain injury cases?
We focus exclusively on injury and medical malpractice cases, allowing us to develop deep expertise in complex brain injury litigation. Our trial-ready approach, limited caseload model, and insider knowledge of insurance defense tactics give our clients a significant advantage. We also provide 24/7 availability and bilingual service to meet the needs of South Florida's diverse community.
Contact our Miami brain injury attorneys today at (305) 575-2177 for a free consultation.
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Having a skilled attorney by your side is essential in a brain injury claim. Insurance companies often attempt to minimize or deny payouts, making it difficult for victims to receive the compensation they need for long-term medical care, lost wages, and emotional suffering.
Raposo & Lukacs has extensive experience handling complex brain injury cases. We assemble comprehensive expert teams for every case, collaborating with:
Neurologists and neuropsychologists to document cognitive impairments
Life care planners to project lifetime medical and care needs
Vocational rehabilitation specialists to assess lost earning capacity
Economists to calculate the full financial impact of your injury
Accident reconstruction experts to establish liability
We understand the lasting impact of brain injuries and are committed to helping you pursue maximum compensation through negotiated settlements and verdicts in civil court when necessary. Our firm provides aggressive representation backed by proven results, compassionate support described by clients as a "family-like environment," and a legal team that truly fights for your future.
While based in Coral Gables, we represent brain injury victims throughout Florida and have successfully handled cases across the United States.
Call (305) 575-2177 or reach us online for a free consultation with a Miami brain injury attorney. Available 24/7. Hablamos español.
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